PJI Releases Annual Report as it Enters its 10th Year of Impact

The Promise of Justice Initiative released its annual report sharing its accomplishments as it enters its 10th year of impact in the lives of people impacted by criminal systems. This year the organization worked to impact the lives of thousands of people in 57 parishes across Louisiana.

“We formed the Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) ten years ago, because we had a vision of a better justice system where all communities—including those in prisons—were safer and more secure. And we made a promise to work to fulfill that vision…

We promised to start a new type of organization: one that works to decarcerate, but also one that recognizes the value of each person. We promised to work toward the abolition of the death penalty and excessive sentences, but also to confront the legacy of Jim Crow in our justice system. We promised to tell the stories of what is happening behind prison walls.

We promised to be brave—even when we faced uphill battles and tough losses. We have kept that promise and will continue to do so in the coming years.” – Mercedes Montagnes, Executive Director

Learn more about our story, what we’ve accomplished, who we serve, and what’s to come in our 2022 Annual Report.